Ar Rahman X Rushil Ranjan With Abi Sampa & Celtic Connections Orchestra

Step into an extraordinary evening at Celtic Connections as twomusical innovators come together at the Glasgow International Arena for onenight only.

The legendary AR Rahman joins pioneering composer and RoyalAlbert Hall Associate Artist Rushil Ranjan for a celebration of theshared spirit of Eastern and Western classical traditions.At the heart of the evening is Rangreza रंगरेज़ा, co-composed by Rahman and Ranjan and written for fellowRoyal Albert Hall Associate Artist Abi Sampa, orchestra and chorus.

Thisspecial performance brings together the Celtic Connections Orchestra andChorus, alongside students of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotlandconducted by Melvin Tay.

Featuring acclaimed soloists Sarthak Kalyaniand Janan Sathiendran, plus celebrated contemporary dancer AakashOdedra.Across the night, audiences will also hearRahman’s most iconic works, from Roja and Guru to 127 Hoursand Rockstar.

The maestro himself will take to the stage, accompanied byRanjan’s signature orchestral arrangements and stagecraft.Rangreza रंगरेज़ा means ‘colourist’: someone who brings unexpected tones together and, inSufi tradition, a vision of the Divine as the ultimate artist, colouring theuniverse with its blessings.

It reflects both the artistry and the spiritualityof this collaboration, as Rahman and Ranjan weave Western and Indian traditionsInto a vivid musical palette that reaches towards the natural and the divine.Originally premiered at the Royal Albert Hall, Rangrezaरंगरेज़ा was co-commissioned by the Royal Philharmonic OrchestraCity of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Toronto’s TO Live and the MelbourneSymphony Orchestra, with lead support for its world premiere from the BagriFoundation.